More than likely it is to make sure you're getting enough protein to maximize anabolism and minimum catabolism...

since BCAA's are the nail on the head in this subject...it's safe to count them, but like Kenvinhy....I personally dont, but when cutting I only take it 10g/day of BCAA & 10g Glutamne split into the day...so the incremental amount per meal is kinda low (2g/2g/meal)

It's all about consistency. If you are losing weight without counting BCAAs, then continue not counting them, and when you make a dietary adjustment due to weight stalling, continue not to count the BCAAs. My post was merely so that people understand that the reality of the matter is BCAAs contain ~6 kcals per gram.

It's all about consistency. If you are losing weight without counting BCAAs, then continue not counting them, and when you make a dietary adjustment due to weight stalling, continue not to count the BCAAs. My post was merely so that people understand that the reality of the matter is BCAAs contain ~6 kcals per gram.

Well we're talking about if BCAA count as protein, not that one shouldn't count the calories
which really aren't that much anyway compared to food.. When you cut, you're in cal deficit anyway (you should lol)

And to the poster above, if they count calorically, they also count as a protein source.

Well, BCAA can be considered incomplete protein, so i'm not sure we should count them in our protein intake,
also don't they have less calories x gr than whole protein?

Of course this is just to chat about it because personally I like to keep things simple, I count macros only, meaning
I don't count the protein traces in my fats, as well as I don't count fat traces in my protein sources, etc..
it makes easier to count and keep tracks of things and most important easier to adjust things in the diet if something's wrong.

Well, BCAA can be considered incomplete protein, so i'm not sure we should count them in our protein intake,
also don't they have less calories x gr than whole protein?

Of course this is just to chat about it because personally I like to keep things simple, I count macros only, meaning
I don't count the protein traces in my fats, as well as I don't count fat traces in my protein sources, etc..
it makes easier to count and keep tracks of things and most important easier to adjust things in the diet if something's wrong.

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Incomplete protein vs complete is irrelevant in the context of a high protein diet rich in complete protein sources. ALL protein sources count; however, as I said before, consistency is the key. If you weren't counting them before, don't start now, as your approach is clearly working.

yeah whether its BCAA or whole protein they are all jumping into the same pool (pun intended) so they all "count"....BCAA is usable in your amino acid pool just the same as whole proteins.... which are then broken down into, what? aminos. It counts as protein....if you don't want to count them? then that is individual choice, you will be thinking you are taking in 200 grams of protein. BUT in reality you are taking in 220 grams since you are taking 20 grams BCAA every day. same difference I suppose....you're taking in what you are taking in.....

Incomplete protein vs complete is irrelevant in the context of a high protein diet rich in complete protein sources. ALL protein sources count; however, as I said before, consistency is the key. If you weren't counting them before, don't start now, as your approach is clearly working.

Protein is protein thats protein. All of it gets broken down into amino acids and distributed as needed. I can roll with that, dont fix whats not broken.

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Australia puts it on the nutrition label. I realize this is another shop...but i cant really see many people on this board importing from Australia- nutra is cheaper. This was more for informational purposes.

Australia puts it on the nutrition label. I realize this is another shop...but i cant really see many people on this board importing from Australia- nutra is cheaper. This was more for informational purposes.

Calories printed on the FDA labels are based on the actual caloric value of energy stored in the item itself. Not necessarily what your body utilizes. NET calories dont equal GROSS calories. Perfect example: broccoli. All the carbs are dietary fiber that, yes, have a caloric value but because humans lack the enzyme to break down cellulose so they are metabolically inert in our system and we get 0.

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i know the reference, just wondering since layne doesnt count them means nobody should?

I'm not saying nobody should amigo, just saying its really not a necessity. I know a lot of forum bros don't and they maintain great physiques but I was just giving an example of someone who knows their stuff and still doesn't count them so all of us who don't count have a more legitimate argument than just saying 'bro relax, they're BCAAs'. Get what I'm saying lol

Incomplete protein vs complete is irrelevant in the context of a high protein diet rich in complete protein sources. ALL protein sources count; however, as I said before, consistency is the key. If you weren't counting them before, don't start now, as your approach is clearly working.

Originally Posted by OrganicShadow

Protein is protein thats protein. All of it gets broken down into amino acids and distributed as needed. I can roll with that, dont fix whats not broken.

Makes sense
I never counted them, mine was just curiosity
I eat the same things everyday, I counted macros and calories once,
and that was it

I'm not saying nobody should amigo, just saying its really not a necessity. I know a lot of forum bros don't and they maintain great physiques but I was just giving an example of someone who knows their stuff and still doesn't count them so all of us who don't count have a more legitimate argument than just saying 'bro relax, they're BCAAs'. Get what I'm saying lol

i know what youre saying, i would only see a need to count if one was mega dosing but for 10g im not worried about 40-60 cals thats not being counted...